Eyoub Mosque Explained

Eyoub Mosque
Native Name:Mosquée de Eyoub
Native Name Lang:fr
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Bamako, Mali
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Architecture Type:mosque
Architecture Style:Ottoman
Funded By:Government of Turkey
Established:2013
Groundbreaking:2012
Year Completed:2013
Construction Cost:XOF2 billion
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The Eyoub Mosque (French: Mosquée de Eyoub) is a mosque in Hamdallaye Aci, Bamako, Mali.

History

The mosque was constructed with a cost of XOF2 billion which was fully funded by the Government of Turkey. The construction started in 2012 and completed a year later in 2013.[1]

Architecture

The mosque was constructed in Ottoman architectural style. Its interior design features a central fault decorated with Islamic calligraphy. Its wall is made of marbles and filled with tinted glass brought from Turkey.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: 12 May 2015. Mali's Eyoub Mosque: An Ottoman gem in the heart of Bamako. AA. 1 September 2021.